School psychologists help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally by collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for students. We use consultation, research, assessment, and counseling to build environments that use both prevention and intervention in efforts that allow our students and our community to flourish.

School Psychologists Work With Students and Their Families to:

Identify and address learning and behavior problems that interfere with school success

Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team)

Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health

Teach parenting skills and enhance home–school collaboration

Make referrals and help coordinate community support services

School Psychologists Work With Teachers to:

Identify and resolve academic barriers to learning

Design and implement student progress monitoring systems

Design and implement academic and behavioral interventions

Support effective individualized instruction

Create positive classroom environments

Motivate all students to engage in learning

Related Links

Intervention Central

This site provides ideas for strategies to strengthen specific skills (reading, math, writing, or behavior) and can help to track student progress.